Stairs to the Ocean in Maine

The coast of Maine is beautiful and different because of its rockiness. Sometimes these rocks make it very hard to get to the shore. The stairs in this image help break up the rocky pattern as they seem to travel gracefully upward. Of course these are the very steps that helped me get in position on shore to take this picture. LynnFreeny.com

New Growth for Spring in Maryville

I had a field trip with my photography class on Saturday in Greenbelt Park and the old downtown section of Maryville Tennessee. This was the first thing I shot as I waited on my students to show up. It was raining at the time which added the extra moisture. LynnFreeny.com

Humor in Traffic Jam

I always have my camera ready. Here I am in a traffic jam on I-40 in Knoxville and I see this wonderful light reflecting off this truck. After taking several shots I finally read the words. Great advertising concept!! LynnFreeny.com

Evening Light Reflections in Maryville Tennessee

I love small towns for the slow pace and ability to wonder around without a lot of trouble. This image was shot in the downtown Maryville. The warm light gave interesting reflections in the store front window. LynnFreeny.com

Details of Dew on a Spider Web

It seems like the closer you get to objects in nature the more beautiful and fascinating they are. This spider web was shot on Roan Mountain during the spring. Shooting was tough because the wind kept blowing the web causing the image to be fuzzy. With patients and using a large f-stop I was able to capture the small drops of dew along with blooming flowers in the background. The shallow depth of field produced but this large f-stop helped isolate the web. LynnFreeny.com

Mill Stone Covered in Green

When I saw this mill stone all I could think of was this is very Irish. In the middle is clover which is surrounded by glorious green. This was taken in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park where green is the main color of summer. LynnFreeny.com
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Duck Silhouettee Geenbelt Park Maryville

I took my photography class to Greenbelt Park in Maryville Tennessee last night. This duck came walking up expecting some food but all we had were cameras and lens. As he walked away I quickly shot several images. The sun was just at the right angle to cause dramatic shadows and a silhouette of the bird. The f-stop was wide open at 2.8 producing a very shallow depth of field.
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Car on Road to Home at Sunset

This is how I feel as I am getting close to home after a long hard day of work. The image was taken through a curved car windshield which caused the trees to blur. I call it a happy accident or I could say "I meant to do that" but it would not be true. Don't be afraid to do something off the wall. The worst thing that could happen is that you might learn something. LynnFreeny.com
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Looking at Car Reflections

I am always looking at reflections and when I see an interesting one I have to photograph it. This reflection was on a black car just as the sun was going down. LynnFreeny.com
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Early Morning Drive in Blount County

Sometimes you have to take a photograph at some of the most usual times. When I see a scene like this with no place to pull over I set my camera on auto focus point shoot and hope for the best. LynnFreeny.com
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Bird in Sunset

The time of day is so important in photography. In this image being there as the sun was going down was key. Even if I had no-see-ums crawling and biting me along with the mosquitoes circling around my head. This was at Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge where insects seem to rule but the wildlife is abundant.LynnFreeny.com

Sunset on an Interstate

I always have my camera with. This image is a example why. I am driving down an interstate in Tennessee in a blinding down pour just trying to see the road with photography being the last thing on my mind. Suddenly the rain stops and the clouds part. To my amazement the warm colors of the sunset were reflecting off the wet road.LynnFreeny.com

Cades Cove Sunrise in the Fog

My favorite place to be with a camera is Cades Cove in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This image was taken at sunrise with a thick covering of fog. When you have Cades Cove in the fog at sunrise it is hard to miss. LynnFreeny.com
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Morning Light Through the Trees

This image is another lesson in "perfect light". Early in the morning the sun is warming the scene of the trees and fog. The budding tree on the right helps balance with the bright part of the sky on the left. Putting the red tree in the center would visually cut the composition in half. LynnFreeny.com
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Evening Sky at Sunset

The term "perfect light" is the best way to describe evening light. The sun is much lower in the sky which does two things, changes the color temperature and diffuses the light. The sun at high noon is a small dot in the sky causing the sun to be a small light source. On a cloudy day or when the sun is low in the sky the sun becomes a large diffused light source.LynnFreeny.com
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Shadows of a Family

Black and white photography captures tones making it a perfect way to record shadows. The shadows in this image are very elongated. This shot was taken in the evening when the main light source , the sun, is positioned low in the sky causing this effect. The grass adds a texture that contrast against the smoothness of the dark shadows.LynnFreeny.com
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Duck in Reflective Water

This image is mainly one big reflection interrupted only by this small wild duck swimming. Even though the duck is the smallest element in the composition it has the most impact. The strong horizontal motion of the duck along with the sharp edges of its feathers is the main reason why. LynnFreeny.com
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Plant Leaves With Rain Drops

Many times it is the small details that are the most interesting subjects in nature photography. Rain drops are small but can make a powerful image. 95% of photography is looking. This image was shot with a 200mm lens with extension tubes. LynnFreeny.com
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Tennessee River Through Knoxville

Some people think when it gets dark it is time to put your camera away. At night some of the most boring subjects become magical. This image was taken after a "Boomsday" fireworks display on the Tennessee River in Knoxville Tennessee. The exposure was around 30 seconds which caused a river full of boat traffic to disappear leaving only there lights. The camera was on a tripod because of the long exposure. LynnFreeny.com
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Deer in Cades Cove

My favorite place to photograph white-tailed deer is Cades Cove in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Using a 200mm lens is always long enough for the deer in this area. Early in the morning or in the evening is the best time to shoot this subject because the light is better at these times. Also the number of deer is greater at this time of day. In this image the doe are wandering through tall sage grass with the sun shining toward the camera. This camera position helps to silhouette the animals. A little space in front of the animals helps the viewer anticipate the forward movement of the animals.LynnFreeny.com
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Tree Shadow at Night

I am still posting shadow images. This shadow was from a tree with a street light being the main source of light. The sheen from the pavement is caused by a light rain coming down at the time of the exposure. Night photography is very interesting but when you add rain it gets even more dynamic. LynnFreeny.com
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Window With Morning Shadow

Shadows are one of my favorite subjects. This shadow helps to lengthen the composition. Keep your eyes open for shadows they can add a special element to your images.LynnFreeny.com
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